7Cr17 Stainless Steel
The blade is made from 7Cr17 high-carbon stainless steel for everyday kitchen preparation.
An everyday 8-inch chef knife for chopping, slicing, mincing, and preparing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and boneless proteins.
Yakushi 8-Inch Chef Knife
The 7Cr17 high-carbon stainless-steel blade combines a double-beveled edge and protective bolster with a comfortable pakka wood handle for controlled daily preparation.
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Shipping & Delivery
Orders are processed and shipped within 1–2 business days. Estimated delivery after dispatch:
- United States: 4–7 business days — free standard shipping
- Canada: 5–10 business days
- United Kingdom & Australia: 7–12 business days
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Returns & 3-Month Warranty
Try your knife at home with our 15-day satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied, contact us within 15 days of ordering to arrange a return and full refund.
Your knife is also covered by a 3-month warranty. If you experience a workmanship or quality issue, contact us with your order number and photos so we can help.
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Yakushi 8-Inch Chef Knife
Sale price$ 85.00
Regular price$ 170.00
Straightforward everyday chef knife
An 8-Inch 7Cr17 Workhorse for Daily Meal Prep
The Yakushi™ 8-Inch Chef Knife combines a gently curved chef profile with a 7Cr17 high-carbon stainless steel blade, polished patterned finish, symmetrical double-bevel edge, protective bolster, and Pakka wood handle. Its familiar 8-inch shape is made for everyday chopping, slicing, mincing, trimming, and preparing boneless meat and poultry.
Core materials and design
A Practical Build for Everyday Kitchen Work
A 7Cr17 high-carbon stainless steel blade, symmetrical double-bevel edge, gently curved profile, protective bolster, and Pakka wood handle give this knife a straightforward combination of versatility and control.
Double bevel
The symmetrical edge is suitable for right- and left-handed cooks.
Protective bolster
The bolster creates a defined transition between the blade and Pakka wood handle.
Gently curved edge
The broad chef profile supports conventional chopping, slicing, mincing, push cuts, pull slices, and controlled rocking.
A versatile everyday profile: the gently curved edge supports chopping, slicing, and rocking, while the tapered tip adds control for smaller, more precise cuts.
Use the curve
Three Core Cutting Motions
Chop and push cut
Guide the blade straight down or slightly forward through vegetables, fruit, and other suitable ingredients on a cutting board.
Rock and mince
Use the gently curved edge for controlled rocking through herbs, garlic, shallots, and other aromatics.
Pull slice and trim
Use the full blade length for smooth slices through boneless proteins, cooked foods, larger vegetables, and fruit, then use the tapered tip for controlled detail work.
Everyday range, clear limits
Best Uses and What to Avoid
General meal preparation
- Vegetables and fruit
- Herbs, garlic, and aromatics
- Boneless meat and poultry
- Cooked proteins
- Slicing, chopping, mincing, trimming, and portioning
- Fine, controlled tip work
Tasks That Can Damage the Edge
- Bones
- Frozen food
- Hard pits and shells
- Glass, stone, ceramic, or metal boards
- Twisting or prying with the blade
- Forceful impacts or scraping ingredients with the cutting edge
Choose the profile that fits your priorities
Compare Yakushi 8-Inch Chef Knives
Yakushi 7Cr17 Chef Knife
Choose it for a straightforward 8-inch chef profile with a 7Cr17 high-carbon stainless steel blade, protective bolster, and Pakka wood handle.
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The Classic Chef Knife is another 8-inch Yakushi option with its own profile, materials, and construction. Compare its details to decide which design best suits your kitchen.
View the Classic Chef KnifeDamascus Chef Knife
Choose the Damascus-style model when you want a VG-10 cutting core and flowing patterned finish.
View the Damascus Chef KnifeSimple daily maintenance
Simple Care for 7Cr17 Stainless Steel
Hand-wash the knife with mild dish soap and dry it immediately. Use a wooden or suitable synthetic cutting board, and store the knife in a protective sheath, knife block, or secure magnetic rack. When sharpening is needed, preserve the existing double bevel with an appropriate whetstone, guided system, or professional sharpening service.
Build Around Your Everyday Chef Knife
Compare blade shapes, storage options, sharpening tools, cutting boards, and other Yakushi knives to complete your kitchen setup.
Food-safety guidance
Cutting Boards & Produce Handling
Quick answers
Yakushi™ 8-Inch Chef Knife FAQs
What is this chef knife best used for?
Use it to chop and slice vegetables and fruit, mince herbs and aromatics, trim and portion boneless meat or poultry, and handle other everyday meal-preparation tasks.
What steel does the blade use?
The blade is made from 7Cr17 high-carbon stainless steel with a polished patterned finish.
Is the knife single bevel or double bevel?
It uses a symmetrical double-bevel edge and is suitable for both right- and left-handed cooks.
Is the knife full tang?
The available specifications do not list the tang construction.
How heavy is the knife?
The available specifications do not list a product weight.
Can I use it for bones or frozen food?
No. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard pits, shells, forceful impacts, twisting, prying, and hard cutting surfaces.
Does the curved profile support rocking cuts?
Yes. The gently curved cutting edge supports controlled rocking and mincing, in addition to chopping, push cutting, pull slicing, and trimming.
How should I clean and sharpen it?
Hand-wash with mild dish soap, dry immediately, use a wooden or suitable synthetic cutting board, and maintain the existing double-bevel geometry with an appropriate sharpening method.
A Straightforward 7Cr17 Workhorse for Everyday Prep
The Yakushi™ 8-Inch Chef Knife gives you one versatile double-bevel blade for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, slicing fruit and boneless proteins, trimming, and other everyday meal preparation.
VERSATILE BY DESIGN
Built for the Work You Do Most
The versatile 8-inch profile provides enough cutting length for larger ingredients while remaining manageable for everyday chopping, slicing, mincing, trimming, and portioning.
